Academic

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Presidential Scholar Awards

These prestigious scholarships of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for 4 years) are awarded to selected new students based on class rank, ACT scores, recommendations, leadership, personal essay and personal interview. Students must rank in the Top 10% of their high school class and have an ACT composite score of 26 or greater or rank #1 in their high school class.

Please Note: On-campus interviews for finalists will be held in February.

MSU Honor & Achievement Scholarships

These scholarships will be awarded to selected high school seniors who rank in the Top 20% of their high school class. In addition to class rank, ACT composite score and recommendations, leadership, involvement in school, community activities and personal essay are also considered in the selection process.

Meredith Scholar Award

The Meredith Scholarship of $32,000 ($8,000 per year for 4 years) will be awarded to one selected undergraduate student who has demonstrated the potential and commitment to pursue a scholarly career in mathematics or natural sciences. This includes majors in mathematics, mathematics education, biological sciences, life science, physics, chemistry, astronomy or physical science. Students must rank in the Top 10% of their high school class and have an ACT composite score of 27 or greater. U.S. citizenship with residence in southern Minnesota preferred. Residents from greater Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin will also be considered.

Please Note: On-campus interviews for finalists will be held in February.